chromosome 18, deletion of long arm

chromosome 18, deletion of long arm

a chromosomal disorder involving absence of a portion of chromosome 18 and resulting in microcephaly, short stature, hypotonia, hearing impairment, foot deformities, and intellectual disability. Also called distal 18q-.

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